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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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